Trump confirms meet with Xi Jinping in April
US President Donald Trump has announced that he will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in April, while Xi is expected to visit the United States later this year. "I look forward to it. Our relationship with China is very good right now," Trump said while addressing reporters. However, no exact date of travel was mentioned by the US President.
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08:29 am Friday, 13 February, 2026
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US President Donald Trump has announced that he will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in April, while Xi is expected to visit the United States later this year. "I look forward to it. Our relationship with China is very good right now," Trump said while addressing reporters. However, no exact date of travel was mentioned by the US President.
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Defence panel gives nod for 288 S-400 missiles from Russia: Report
The Defence Acquisition Council, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, approved the Acceptance of Necessity for purchasing 288 Russian S-400 missiles worth ₹10,000 crore, HT reported, citing officials. This will replenish stocks used in Operation Sindoor and enhance air defence. The AoN reportedly includes 120 short-range and 168 long-range missiles, to be acquired via Fast Track Procedure.
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08:33 am Friday, 13 February, 2026
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The Defence Acquisition Council, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, approved the Acceptance of Necessity for purchasing 288 Russian S-400 missiles worth ₹10,000 crore, HT reported, citing officials. This will replenish stocks used in Operation Sindoor and enhance air defence. The AoN reportedly includes 120 short-range and 168 long-range missiles, to be acquired via Fast Track Procedure.
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Anthropic hits $380 billion valuation
Anthropic, the AI startup behind Claude, has reached a post-money valuation of $380 billion after securing $30 billion in a Series G funding round. Led by GIC and Coatue, this was the second-largest private tech fundraising round, only topped by OpenAI's $40 billion round last year. The round was co-led by DE Shaw Ventures, Dragoneer, Founders Fund, ICONIQ and MGX.
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08:56 am Friday, 13 February, 2026
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Anthropic, the AI startup behind Claude, has reached a post-money valuation of $380 billion after securing $30 billion in a Series G funding round. Led by GIC and Coatue, this was the second-largest private tech fundraising round, only topped by OpenAI's $40 billion round last year. The round was co-led by DE Shaw Ventures, Dragoneer, Founders Fund, ICONIQ and MGX.
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Khaleda Zia's son Tarique Rahman to become Bangladesh PM in 1st election after Hasina's ouster
Late Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia's son Tarique Rahman is set to become Bangladesh's Prime Minister in first election after Sheikh Hasina's ouster in August 2024. Rahman-led Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and its allies have registered a massive victory and won over 200 seats in the 300-member Jatiya Sangsad. Rahman won from Bogura-6 and Dhaka-17 constituencies with a landslide margin.
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08:51 am Friday, 13 February, 2026
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Late Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia's son Tarique Rahman is set to become Bangladesh's Prime Minister in first election after Sheikh Hasina's ouster in August 2024. Rahman-led Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and its allies have registered a massive victory and won over 200 seats in the 300-member Jatiya Sangsad. Rahman won from Bogura-6 and Dhaka-17 constituencies with a landslide margin.
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Anthropic is misanthropic: Musk after AI firm raises $30 bn in funding
xAI CEO Elon Musk called US-based AI startup Anthropic "misanthropic" after the Claude chatbot maker raised $30 billion in funding, more than doubling its post-money valuation to $380 billion. "Your AI hates Whites and Asians, especially Chinese, heterosexuals, and men," Musk said. "This is misanthropic and evil...You were doomed to this fate when you chose your name," he said.
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09:12 am Friday, 13 February, 2026
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xAI CEO Elon Musk called US-based AI startup Anthropic "misanthropic" after the Claude chatbot maker raised $30 billion in funding, more than doubling its post-money valuation to $380 billion. "Your AI hates Whites and Asians, especially Chinese, heterosexuals, and men," Musk said. "This is misanthropic and evil...You were doomed to this fate when you chose your name," he said.
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Red-faced Pakistan begged US to remove map showing PoK as part of India
Pakistan's Foreign Ministry has said Islamabad contacted Washington after a map posted by US Trade Representative showed PoK and Aksai Chin within Indian territory. "They realised that the map was incorrect. The international map on J&K, which delineates Pakistani and Indian territories, is legally sanctioned by the UN," said Pakistan government. The map was quietly deleted from X.
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09:26 am Friday, 13 February, 2026
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Pakistan's Foreign Ministry has said Islamabad contacted Washington after a map posted by US Trade Representative showed PoK and Aksai Chin within Indian territory. "They realised that the map was incorrect. The international map on J&K, which delineates Pakistani and Indian territories, is legally sanctioned by the UN," said Pakistan government. The map was quietly deleted from X.
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TMC MPs Saugata & June caught giggling amid debate in Parliament, video goes viral
Trinamool Congress MPs Saugata Roy and June Malia were caught giggling and talking continuously while Aazad Samaj Party chief Chandrashekhar Azad addressed the Lok Sabha on the Immigration and Foreigners Code (Amendment) Bill. A video of the same has gone viral. "Looks like those sitting at the back are celebrating their own Valentine's Week," one X user said.
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09:33 am Friday, 13 February, 2026
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Trinamool Congress MPs Saugata Roy and June Malia were caught giggling and talking continuously while Aazad Samaj Party chief Chandrashekhar Azad addressed the Lok Sabha on the Immigration and Foreigners Code (Amendment) Bill. A video of the same has gone viral. "Looks like those sitting at the back are celebrating their own Valentine's Week," one X user said.
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09:33 am Friday, 13 February, 2026
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K'taka gives nod for IPL matches at M Chinnaswamy Stadium after stampede
The Karnataka cabinet on Friday approved the hosting of Indian Premier League (IPL) matches at Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium, stating that public safety will remain paramount. The government said strict norms on ticketing, crowd regulation and stadium access will be enforced. Cricket activities at the stadium had been suspended following a stampede during RCB's IPL title celebrations.
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09:47 am Friday, 13 February, 2026
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The Karnataka cabinet on Friday approved the hosting of Indian Premier League (IPL) matches at Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium, stating that public safety will remain paramount. The government said strict norms on ticketing, crowd regulation and stadium access will be enforced. Cricket activities at the stadium had been suspended following a stampede during RCB's IPL title celebrations.
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Who is Tarique Rahman, set to become Bangladesh's new PM?
Tarique Rahman, who's set to become Bangladesh's PM, is the son of BNP supremo and former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia. He began his education at BAF Shaheen College and later enrolled in Law Department at University of Dhaka. Rahman left for London in 2008 after what he described as political persecution. He returned to Bangladesh in December 2025.
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10:07 am Friday, 13 February, 2026
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Tarique Rahman, who's set to become Bangladesh's PM, is the son of BNP supremo and former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia. He began his education at BAF Shaheen College and later enrolled in Law Department at University of Dhaka. Rahman left for London in 2008 after what he described as political persecution. He returned to Bangladesh in December 2025.
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Voice in threat message to Ranveer linked to Lawrence Bishnoi's aide Harry Boxer
Mumbai Crime Branch has identified Harry Boxer, a key operative of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, as the prime suspect behind the threatening message to actor Ranveer Singh. A WhatsApp voice note demanding crores of rupees was sent to the actor's manager. Officials said further technical and forensic evidence is being collected to substantiate the findings.
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10:03 am Friday, 13 February, 2026
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Mumbai Crime Branch has identified Harry Boxer, a key operative of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, as the prime suspect behind the threatening message to actor Ranveer Singh. A WhatsApp voice note demanding crores of rupees was sent to the actor's manager. Officials said further technical and forensic evidence is being collected to substantiate the findings.
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Ram Charan, wife Upasana name their twins Shivram and Anveera Devi
Ram Charan and Upasana Kamineni have named their newborn twin son and daughter, Shivram and Anveera Devi. "Shivram reflects two eternal ideals Lord Shiva and Lord Rama [and their] strength with restraint, devotion with righteousness…Anveera Devi represents boundless courage and divine feminine strength," the actor told Variety India. The couple named their firstborn daughter Klin Kaara.
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10:25 am Friday, 13 February, 2026
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Ram Charan and Upasana Kamineni have named their newborn twin son and daughter, Shivram and Anveera Devi. "Shivram reflects two eternal ideals Lord Shiva and Lord Rama [and their] strength with restraint, devotion with righteousness…Anveera Devi represents boundless courage and divine feminine strength," the actor told Variety India. The couple named their firstborn daughter Klin Kaara.
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Ahmad Shahzad breaks down on TV after PSL snub, says 'My 9-year-old son wanted me to play'
Pakistani cricketer Ahmad Shahzad broke down on TV after being repeatedly overlooked in Pakistan Super League. "What hurts me most is that my son is nine...and he wanted me to play," he said. Shahzad added, "He sleeps beside me and now he's growing up. He says, 'Baba...I remember you used to play...but I'll remember you properly if you play now.'"
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10:23 am Friday, 13 February, 2026
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Pakistani cricketer Ahmad Shahzad broke down on TV after being repeatedly overlooked in Pakistan Super League. "What hurts me most is that my son is nine...and he wanted me to play," he said. Shahzad added, "He sleeps beside me and now he's growing up. He says, 'Baba...I remember you used to play...but I'll remember you properly if you play now.'"
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We'll be less safe: Obama on Trump repealing 2009 climate change finding
Former US President Barack Obama issued a warning following Donald Trump's decision to repeal the 2009 Endangerment Finding. "Without it, we'll be less safe, less healthy, and less able to fight climate change—all so the fossil fuel industry can make even more money," he said. Established under Obama, the finding concluded that CO₂ and other greenhouse gases threaten public health.
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10:40 am Friday, 13 February, 2026
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Former US President Barack Obama issued a warning following Donald Trump's decision to repeal the 2009 Endangerment Finding. "Without it, we'll be less safe, less healthy, and less able to fight climate change—all so the fossil fuel industry can make even more money," he said. Established under Obama, the finding concluded that CO₂ and other greenhouse gases threaten public health.
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Trump revokes Obama's climate policy, ends vehicle emission limits
Donald Trump's administration has announced the repeal of a 2019 scientific finding that greenhouse gas emissions endanger human health, and terminated federal emission standards for cars and trucks. Trump said, "A disastrous Obama-era policy that severely damaged the American auto industry and drove up prices for American consumers." Trump said he believes that climate change is a "con job".
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10:36 am Friday, 13 February, 2026
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Donald Trump's administration has announced the repeal of a 2019 scientific finding that greenhouse gas emissions endanger human health, and terminated federal emission standards for cars and trucks. Trump said, "A disastrous Obama-era policy that severely damaged the American auto industry and drove up prices for American consumers." Trump said he believes that climate change is a "con job".
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Which global tech leaders will attend India AI Impact Summit?
Top global technology leaders, including NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang, Microsoft Co-founder Bill Gates, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, will attend the upcoming India AI Impact Summit. Other attendees include Sundar Pichai, Meta's Chief AI Officer Alexandr Wang, Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen and Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon. The Summit will be held from February 16 to 20.
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News By: Mansi Agarwal
10:34 am Friday, 13 February, 2026
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Top global technology leaders, including NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang, Microsoft Co-founder Bill Gates, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, will attend the upcoming India AI Impact Summit. Other attendees include Sundar Pichai, Meta's Chief AI Officer Alexandr Wang, Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen and Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon. The Summit will be held from February 16 to 20.
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Pak SC orders urgent medical evaluation of Imran Khan after he loses 85% vision in jail
Pakistan's Supreme Court on Thursday ordered an urgent medical evaluation of jailed ex-PM Imran Khan after a report said he has lost 85% of vision in his right eye. It directed government to conduct a comprehensive medical examination, including a specialist ophthalmological review, before February 16. The bench also instructed authorities to facilitate telephone contact between Khan and his sons.
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10:50 am Friday, 13 February, 2026
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Pakistan's Supreme Court on Thursday ordered an urgent medical evaluation of jailed ex-PM Imran Khan after a report said he has lost 85% of vision in his right eye. It directed government to conduct a comprehensive medical examination, including a specialist ophthalmological review, before February 16. The bench also instructed authorities to facilitate telephone contact between Khan and his sons.
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India AI Impact Summit aims to discuss 'democratisation' of AI
India AI Impact Summit, scheduled from February 16 to 20 in New Delhi, will focus on the democratisation of AI, in line with the 2047 Viksit Bharat vision. Instead of capital-intensive frontier-model development, India aims to position itself as a hub for AI deployment, diffusion, and institutional embedding. This allows equitable access to computing power, data repositories, and AI models.
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11:13 am Friday, 13 February, 2026
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India AI Impact Summit, scheduled from February 16 to 20 in New Delhi, will focus on the democratisation of AI, in line with the 2047 Viksit Bharat vision. Instead of capital-intensive frontier-model development, India aims to position itself as a hub for AI deployment, diffusion, and institutional embedding. This allows equitable access to computing power, data repositories, and AI models.
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How does the points table read after India's 2nd win in T20 World Cup 2026?
After bagging their second victory in T20 World Cup 2026, India jumped to the top position on Group A points table. India have accumulated four points with NRR of +3.050. Pakistan are second on the points table, with four points and NRR of +0.932. Netherlands are third with two points, while USA and Namibia are fourth and fifth, respectively.
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11:12 am Friday, 13 February, 2026
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After bagging their second victory in T20 World Cup 2026, India jumped to the top position on Group A points table. India have accumulated four points with NRR of +3.050. Pakistan are second on the points table, with four points and NRR of +0.932. Netherlands are third with two points, while USA and Namibia are fourth and fifth, respectively.
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11:12 am Friday, 13 February, 2026
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20 Heads of State, 40 global & Indian CEOs to attend AI Summit
The India-AI Impact Summit 2026 will attract 15-20 Heads of Government, over 50 international ministers, and more than 40 global and Indian CEOs. Delegations from over 100 countries are expected to participate. French President Emmanuel Macron and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva are among the key figures attending the first such summit hosted in the Global South.
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11:08 am Friday, 13 February, 2026
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The India-AI Impact Summit 2026 will attract 15-20 Heads of Government, over 50 international ministers, and more than 40 global and Indian CEOs. Delegations from over 100 countries are expected to participate. French President Emmanuel Macron and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva are among the key figures attending the first such summit hosted in the Global South.
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Class 12 student returning from farewell runs over 6 people, kills 6-yr-old in Lucknow
A Class 12 student driving a Maruti Swift car and returning from a farewell with his girlfriend in Lucknow ran over six people and killed a six-year-old boy on Thursday. After the accident, he dropped her off at another location before fleeing. This comes days after an accident caused by a Lamborghini in Kanpur injured several people.
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11:26 am Friday, 13 February, 2026
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A Class 12 student driving a Maruti Swift car and returning from a farewell with his girlfriend in Lucknow ran over six people and killed a six-year-old boy on Thursday. After the accident, he dropped her off at another location before fleeing. This comes days after an accident caused by a Lamborghini in Kanpur injured several people.
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